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Update on changes to and revisions of analysts' Best Ideas and Conviction Calls, as well as Model Portfolio compositions


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Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cochlear-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:918:1" rel="noopener">Cochlear Ltd (COH AU)</a> now expects FY25 underlying net profit to be at the lower end of A$410–430M guidance range due to lower services revenue and higher cloud-related investment.</li>
<li>Despite 5% growth in H1FY25, Cochlear reiterated that “solid market growth rates to drive cochlear implant unit growth of around 10% in FY25.”</li>
<li>Cochlear is expected to release next-generation cochlear implant in mid-2025. The introduction of the new off-the-ear Nucleus Kanso 3 sound processor is expected to contribute to services revenue from FY26.</li>
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Cochlear Ltd (COH AU) now expects FY25 underlying net profit to be at the lower end of A$410–430M guidance range due to lower services revenue and higher cloud-related investment.
Despite 5% growth in H1FY25, Cochlear reiterated that “solid market growth rates to drive cochlear implant unit growth of around 10% in FY25.”
Cochlear is expected to release next-generation cochlear implant in mid-2025. The introduction of the new off-the-ear Nucleus Kanso 3 sound processor is expected to contribute to services revenue from FY26.


Cochlear Ltd (COH AU): Negative Reaction Is Overdone; Performance Reversal Is Imminent

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.
Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.
SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

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<ul><li>ResMed's Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report presented a strong start to the year, showing an impressive trajectory in revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.</li><li>The company's focused growth across its core business segments has yielded a reported 11% revenue increase, attributed to robust demand for sleep health, breathing devices, masks, accessories, and residential care software offerings, spanning across global markets.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

ResMed's Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report presented a strong start to the year, showing an impressive trajectory in revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.The company's focused growth across its core business segments has yielded a reported 11% revenue increase, attributed to robust demand for sleep health, breathing devices, masks, accessories, and residential care software offerings, spanning across global markets.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

ResMed Inc.: Expanding Patient Access and Engagement with Technology To Catalyze Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>ResMed recently reported its fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2024, providing a comprehensive update on its performance across various business segments.</li><li>The company demonstrated robust growth attributed to increased demand and operational excellence, with a focus on innovations in sleep apnea, digital health solutions, and home medical equipment software.</li><li>Financially, ResMed achieved a 9% increase in revenue year-over-year, amounting to $1.22 billion for the quarter.</li></ul>

ResMed recently reported its fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2024, providing a comprehensive update on its performance across various business segments.The company demonstrated robust growth attributed to increased demand and operational excellence, with a focus on innovations in sleep apnea, digital health solutions, and home medical equipment software.Financially, ResMed achieved a 9% increase in revenue year-over-year, amounting to $1.22 billion for the quarter.

ResMed Inc.: A Story Of Increased Market Penetration and New Patient Acquisition! - Major Drivers

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ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

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Cochlear Ltd (COH AU): Negative Reaction Is Overdone; Performance Reversal Is Imminent

Cochlear expects FY25 profit to be at the lower end of guidance range, but remains optimistic about maintaining 10% implant volume growth. The...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

ResMed Inc.: Expanding Patient Access and Engagement with Technology To Catalyze Growth! - Major Drivers

ResMed's Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report presented a strong start to the year, showing an impressive trajectory in revenue growth,...

Baptista Research

ResMed Inc.: A Story Of Increased Market Penetration and New Patient Acquisition! - Major Drivers

ResMed recently reported its fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2024, providing a comprehensive update on its performance across various...

Baptista Research

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Rudi's View: CBA, Life360, ResMed, Zip & More

Update on changes to and revisions of analysts' Best Ideas and Conviction Calls, as well as Model Portfolio compositions

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Cochlear Ltd (COH AU): Negative Reaction Is Overdone; Performance Reversal Is Imminent

​Cochlear expects FY25 profit to be at the lower end of guidance range, but remains optimistic about maintaining 10% implant volume growth. The...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

ResMed Inc.: Expanding Patient Access and Engagement with Technology To Catalyze Growth! - Major Drivers

ResMed's Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report presented a strong start to the year, showing an impressive trajectory in revenue growth,...

Baptista Research

ResMed Inc.: A Story Of Increased Market Penetration and New Patient Acquisition! - Major Drivers

ResMed recently reported its fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2024, providing a comprehensive update on its performance across various...

Baptista Research

Cochlear expects FY25 profit to be at the lower end of guidance range, but remains optimistic about maintaining 10% implant volume growth. The...